The sheltered, landscaped grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens hold historic plant collections and a large number of significant trees, many dating from the nineteenth century.

It also has an increasing number of important conservation collections of Tasmanian plants and the world's only Subantarctic Plant House.

Prior to European settlement local Aboriginal tribes used the site, and traces of their occupation are still apparent. A number of historic structures, including two convict-built walls, date back to the Gardens' earliest days.

The Gardens combines a program of activities and events with year-round displays to offer visitors a great Tasmanian experience.

The Gardens restaurant is temporarily closed

Coffee, snack food, drinks and ice-creams are available in the Visitor’s Centre. Our restaurant and kiosk are closed for renovations.
We apologise for any inconvenience.

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